Gleaned from news sources around the globe, here are some recent catches that may find there way into state and world record books.

Winter on Virginia's James River means gray skies, icy rain, and blue catfish that can reach 100 pounds. Jeff Samsel reports on his battles with these cold-weather brutes.

For the last fifty years or so, adventurers and entrepreneurs have pushed the boundaries of fly fishing far beyond trout and salmon in North America and Europe. First came saltwater fly fishing and bonefish, tarpon and striped bass. Then the waters of Patagonia and New Zealand became hotbeds for adventurous troutists. Billy Pate and a handful of others realized one could tempt billfish with a fly. Soon after, salmon anglers discovered the Kola Peninsula, steelheaders the rich waters of Kamchatka. And a host of new species-from roosterfish to peacock bass to taimen-came to be viewed as legitimate fly rod species.

It's safe to say that with a recent trip to Borneo, Ralph Cutter has pushed the boundaries of fly fishing travel to a whole different level. A much lower level. Read through the slide show at right to hear his story.

Editor's Note: This story is an excerpt from the book 50 Favorite Fly-fishing Tales by Chris Santella, published by Stewart, Tabori, & Chang.
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To try your hand at grabblin', head for the river in late spring, when lengthening days and rising water temperatures trigger the catfish spawn. First, the females will move into the shallows to lay their eggs in protected locations, like under boat ramps, inside logs and holes in the bank. Then the males will guard the nests, aggressively attacking anything that comes too close. Like your unprotected hand.

Still unsure whether you're cut out for wrestling cats? let the ladies show you how it's done. Check out the Girls Gone Grabblin' video for a "Grabblin' 101" how-to segment and 30 thrilling scenes. $15; 866-238-6099; catfishgrabblers.com